| Features Ultimate Overclocking Thermal Structure Design •excellent cooling capacity - supports 220W •0.5mm aluminium fins with large surface for heat dissipation •5x8mm U-shape copper heat pipes for accelerated heat conduction •tower side flow design efficiently optimizes cooling performance Ultra Powerful 12cm VR Fan and Eye-Catching Cover •12cm VR Fan, adjustable between 1200 and 2500 RPM max. for best overclocking performance •additional 12cm VR Fan enhances cooling performance •black and red cooler top add aesthetic appearance Universal Socket Compatibility & Accessory Package •universal socket support: Intel: LGA1366, LGA1156, LGA775 AMD: AM3, AM2(+) •premium thermal grease maximizes heat transfer from the CPU into the cooler copper base for rapid dissipation Specifications Physical Specifications •Dimensions: 139 x 98 x 165 mm (L x W x H) •Weight: 1042g •Heat pipe: 8mm x 5 •Heatsink Material: Aluminium fins, Aluminium & Copper base •Fan Dimension: 120 x 120 x 25 mm (L x H x W) •Rated Voltage: 12V •Started Voltage: 6V •Rated Current: 0.5A •Power Input: 6W •Fan Speed: 1200 - 2500 RPM (VR) •Max. Air Flow: 101.6 CFM (MAX.) •Max. Air Pressure: 4.2mmH2o (MAX.) •Noise: 20-43 dBA •Life Expectation: 50,000 hours @ 40 degrees centigrade •Connector: 3 pin |
Dimensions
The Frio's specification has been honed to conform to its overclocking philosophy. The key emphasis of the design are the two 12cm VR fans, the VR moniker most likely representing the voltage regulators on each for manual fan control. In terms of size, it is slightly larger than the Thermalright, but this is due to the fan brackets extending the dimensions of the heatsink itself. In total, the aluminium construction and the two fans puts it at a heavy 1042g, 200g less than the mighty dual radiator Noctua NH-D14. The inclusion of the two fans makes the Frio an excellent budget solution, given that the price would normally afford a high end heatsink without them. Sporting five thick 8mm heat pipes also promises to increase heat transfer efficiency from the base. One of the notable features is the claim that it can cope with a CPU at 220W. The test setup uses a Core i7 running at 4GHz under 1.3V, putting the load consumption at 255W, slightly higher than that advertised on the Frio. However, it should still be a very capable cooling solution and with two high RPM fans, the Frio looks even more promising compared to the current Noctua and Thermalright offerings.
